The Future Of Work

It’s up to educators and intuitions alike to remove barriers to job placement and work-based learning, so students can thrive and focus on their futures. In case you missed it, we’re recapping last week’s Future of Work Conference presented by Pasadena City College. Tune in to get a snapshot of some of the thought-leaders who took the stage, and hear some of the insights they presented. We'll share the panel discussion that took place featuring some familiar speakers you might recognize from previous episodes, like Will Walls and Kelly LoBianco. Enjoy a snippet of the panel segment from the 3rd annual Future Of Work Conference presented by PCC.

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Can we incorporate AI into our education system in a way that’s healthy and creates more opportunities for students? When it comes to artificial intelligence, there are a handful of ways we can offer new tools for students in the classroom. Hear from Leslie Thompson, the Director of Operations, and Salvatrice Cummo, Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development at Pasadena City College as they discuss how students can use AI to its maximum capacity, while ensuring nobody is being hurt in the process. We’ll cover the main ethical concerns while acknowledging the benefits to accessibility and making the education sector more equitable. Tune in to learn how you can begin embracing these new tools.

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What does it take to transform higher education and create lasting change for underrepresented students? Dr. Keith Curry, President of Compton College and CEO of the Compton Community College District, shares his passion for equity, detailing how initiatives like Black Student Success Week and Senate Bill 1348 are redefining what it means to support Black and underrepresented students across academic and workforce landscapes. With his signature “Unapologetic Leadership,” he challenges educators, policymakers, and community partners to rethink traditional approaches and build systems that not only promote academic achievement but also pave the way for livable, rewarding careers.

You’ll learn:

• The importance of establishing a support system for Black and underrepresented students in higher education.
• How bipartisan initiatives like voter registration can help in driving positive change.
• Why it is crucial to establish partnerships between education and industry for providing equitable access to resources and opportunities for all students.
• The role of grant programs in supporting Black-serving institutions and enhancing student success.
• Key objectives of Senate Bill 1348 in transforming institutions to better serve Black students.

About the Guest:

Dr. Keith Curry is the President of Compton College and CEO of the Compton Community College District, overseeing all departments and serving as secretary for the Board of Trustees. Known for his energetic and innovative approach in higher education administration, he has led multiple ACCJC Visiting Teams as Accreditation Team Chair since 2017. In June 2020, he was invited by Governor Newsom’s Senior Policy Advisor for Higher Education to join the California Higher Education Recovery with Equity Task Force.

A champion for equity, Dr. Curry co-founded and chairs Black Student Success Week, and he leads national panels and advisory committees focused on Black student enrollment. He also contributes to the California Alliance for Open Education Steering Committee and the USC Racial Equity in Guided Pathways Commission Taskforce. Since 2021, he has served as a Distinguished Research Fellow/Adjunct Faculty at CSU Los Angeles Charter College of Education. Dr. Curry earned his doctorate in educational leadership from UC Irvine and his bachelor’s degree in American studies from UC Santa Cruz.

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Facebook: @comptonedu

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It is time to open up and diversify the education to career pathway! By developing and embracing new forms of learning methods, we can better serve students and families in less traditional or underserved populations. Joining us today is Jennifer Zeisler, Senior Program Director of Career Readiness at ECMC Foundation, a philanthropic fundraising service helping inspire and facilitate improvements that affect educational outcomes among underserved communities. By allocating grants and building pathways from short term credentials to longer term academic opportunities we can open up a world of possibilities to students. Discover the importance of technical education and post secondary career programs within higher education, as well as what we can all do to properly train and prepare students for the future of work.

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Visit www.ecmcfoundation.org

Call: 866-336-3262

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Facebook: @ECMCFoundation

Youtube: @ECMC Foundation

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Today we’re joined by Dr. Noel Hacegaba to explore the vast world of imports and exports that take place at the Long Beach Port. As the Deputy Director of Administration and Operations at The Port of Long Beach, Noel will share with us the development of their green initiatives for imported goods, and how we can include the community college sector to take part in these initiatives. You’ll learn how the port is propelling through these difficult times by developing jobs to expand the current workforce and engage local students in these job opportunities that will aid in their evolution towards a zero emissions operation.

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